CVE-2021-42108: Trend Micro Apex One Unnecessary Privileges Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Thu Oct 21 2021(Updated: )
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Apex One. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Web Console. The issue results from allowing an untrusted process to impersonate the client of a pipe. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.
Credit: security@trendmicro.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Trendmicro Apex One | =2019 | |
| Trendmicro Apex One | =2019 | |
| Trendmicro Worry-free Business Security | =10.0-sp1 | |
| Trendmicro Worry-free Business Security Services | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-42108?
CVE-2021-42108 is a vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Apex One.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-42108?
An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-42108?
Trend Micro Apex One 2019 and Trendmicro Worry-free Business Security 10.0-sp1 are affected.
How severe is CVE-2021-42108?
CVE-2021-42108 has a severity score of 7.8 (High).
How can I fix CVE-2021-42108?
Apply the necessary patches provided by Trend Micro.
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